Jess Kease / 23rd Key
About the artist
Jess began creating work in 2005, first exhibiting her work in 2008 predominantly under the pseudonym 23rd Key. She creates photo-realistic stencils and hand-painted works. She has a background studying printmaking, graphic design, audio engineering and architecture. In recent years she has adapted to installing and hand-painting large-scale mural works without the use of stencils.
I grew up in Albert Park, undertaking primary school in the area and only moving away for a few years, as I now live in St Kilda. I've spent more time living, working and plying in City of Port Phillip than any other municipality in the state, essentially growing up here.
Instagram: @23rdkey
Artist's work
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Camus. 2021. Elwood
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Built Offices. 2019. Southbank.
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Flower Bar. 2018. Kingsville.
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Shadow Puppets. 2017. Benalla.
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Tropical Flora. 2017. Brisbane.
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Flora. 2018. NJC Collingwood.